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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

March 30, 20226 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 30, 2022, 2:40 AM EDT for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Mar 30, 2022, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 56 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 30, 2022, 2:40 AM EDT (06:40 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 30, 2022, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
56 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Charlotte County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Lee County, FL, Manatee County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 43 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-03-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-03-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -6 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3459 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

357 
WHUS42 KTBW 300640
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
240 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-010000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0010.220330T1600Z-220401T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
240 AM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
827 
WHUS42 KTBW 301759
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
159 PM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022

FLZ139-142-312100-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.220331T0400Z-220331T2100Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
159 PM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy and Coastal Citrus Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 2 to 3 feet above ground level along 
  the immediate coast are possible. Flooding of lots, parks, and 
  roads with only isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-312100-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
159 PM EDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS42 KTBW 310748
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

FLZ139-142-011200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy and Coastal Citrus Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 2 to 3 feet above ground level along 
  the immediate coast are possible. Flooding of lots, parks, and 
  roads with only isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-010000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
348 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
208 
WHUS42 KTBW 312345
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
745 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

FLZ139-142-011200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
745 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus and Coastal Levy Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-020000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220402T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
745 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Pinellas, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
421 
WHUS42 KTBW 010805
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
405 AM EDT Fri Apr 1 2022

FLZ139-142-011200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
405 AM EDT Fri Apr 1 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus and Coastal Levy Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-020000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220402T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
405 AM EDT Fri Apr 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Pinellas, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 8:15 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW50 hr
Mar 30, 3:06 AM EDTRed Flag WarningTBWCharlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands and 6 more16 hr
Mar 30, 1:59 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTBWCitrus, Levy42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.